How Modi government’s budgets have reduced your income tax burden
5 years, 6 months ago

How Modi government’s budgets have reduced your income tax burden

Live Mint  

During the first term of the Narendra Modi government, the then finance minister Arun Jaitley announced a slew of income tax changes for the salaried class in the Union Budget from 2014 to 2018. 2014: Right after the NDA dispensation won an overwhelming mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, Arun Jaitley presented his first Union Budget where he raised personal income tax exemption limit from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. 2016: In the Union Budget 2016, Arun Jaitley increased the tax rebate under Section 87A from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for those with income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum. 2017: Arun Jaitley reduced the tax rate from 10% to 5% in the ₹2.5 lakh - ₹5 lakh bracket, thus leading to a reduction of ₹12,500 in income tax outgo.

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Budget should reduce tax rates, raise personal income tax exemption limit to ₹5 lakh from ₹3 lakh: EY India
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Budget should reduce tax rates, raise personal income tax exemption limit to ₹5 lakh from ₹3 lakh: EY India

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 8 : The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from ₹3 lakhs to Rs5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm Ernst & Young India. EY India also asks for deferring tax deduction …

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here
1 day, 22 hours ago

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here

India Today  

The upcoming Budget 2025-26 is likely to introduce significant tax benefits aimed at individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. BOOSTING SPENDING POWER AMID INFLATION The government’s focus appears to be on easing the burden on individuals earning Rs 13–14 lakh annually, especially in urban areas, where inflation has eroded purchasing power, according to sources. Experts believe that revising …

Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman address TDS-TCS challenges?
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Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman address TDS-TCS challenges?

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025-26 draws near, discussions intensify on simplifying India’s tax system. Industry bodies, including the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, have shared their recommendations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, advocating tax reforms to boost the ease of doing business and reduce complexity. SIMPLIFYING TDS-TCS RATES FICCI has proposed reducing the numerous TDS/TCS rates to …

Mohandas Pai shares his Budget 2025 wishlist: No tax up to ₹5 lakh, large tax slabs, relief for middle class & more
1 week ago

Mohandas Pai shares his Budget 2025 wishlist: No tax up to ₹5 lakh, large tax slabs, relief for middle class & more

Live Mint  

Former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai has requested a set of reforms in the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be announced in February 2025. Pai has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make Budget 25-26 “a year of Big Reforms.” In a post on X, he suggested a list of reforms the government could implement. The former Infosys CFO …

Budget 2025: Mohandas Pai calls for revised tax slabs, relief for middle-class
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Budget 2025: Mohandas Pai calls for revised tax slabs, relief for middle-class

India Today  

As the 2025 Union Budget approaches, former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai has outlined his recommendations for substantial tax reforms. PROPOSED TAX REFORMS Pai highlighted the sharp increase in individual tax collections, which rose from Rs 4.87 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs 10.45 lakh crore in FY24—a 114% jump in three years. He proposed new tax slabs with no …

India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore
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India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore

Live Mint  

India’s fiscal deficit for the April-November period was ₹8.47 trillion, 52.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Tuesday. The latest figure is lower than ₹9.07 trillion a year ago due to the Reserve Bank of India dividend and subdued government capex during the first quarter amid the general elections, …

Income tax rule: Ten key changes in 2024 that will impact your ITR filing in 2025
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Income tax rule: Ten key changes in 2024 that will impact your ITR filing in 2025

Live Mint  

Income tax rule: As 2024 ends, it's clear that India's financial sector has experienced significant income tax reforms. 1)New regime income tax slabs changed under the new tax regime The new tax regime's revised slabs offer taxpayers potential annual savings of ₹17,500. New regime income tax slab rates Up to ₹3 lakh - Nil ₹3-7 lakh - 5% ₹7-10 lakh …

Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?
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Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?

Live Mint  

Every year, India’s salaried class eagerly awaits relief in income tax. New income tax regime Individuals earning up to ₹3 lakh annually are exempt from income tax under the new tax regime that was implemented in 2020. Slabs Tax rate Upto ₹ 3 lakh Nil ₹ 3-7 lakh 5% ₹ 7-10 lakh 10% ₹ 10-12 lakh 15% ₹ 12-15 lakh …

Budget 2025: India eyes income tax relief for middle class earning up to ₹15 lakh, check details
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Budget 2025: India eyes income tax relief for middle class earning up to ₹15 lakh, check details

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI - India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to 1.5 million rupees a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters. The move could benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, especially city dwellers burdened by high living costs, if they …

Modi govt’s 2025 budget likely to slash personal income tax, says report
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Modi govt’s 2025 budget likely to slash personal income tax, says report

Firstpost  

The potential tax relief is expected to benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, particularly urban residents facing high living costs. A final decision is expected closer to the budget announcement on February 1 India is weighing a proposal to cut income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 1.5 million annually in its upcoming budget, aiming to ease the financial …

Government may consider tax relief for income of up to Rs 10.50 lakh: Report
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Government may consider tax relief for income of up to Rs 10.50 lakh: Report

India Today  

The government is reportedly considering a tax cut for individuals earning up to Rs 10.5 lakh annually, potentially providing significant relief to middle-class taxpayers. As of now, taxpayers can choose between two systems: the traditional structure, which provides exemptions for expenses like housing rentals and insurance, or the newer regime, which offers lower tax rates but eliminates most exemptions. One …

Govt committed to improve quality spending, cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26: Finance Ministry report
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Govt committed to improve quality spending, cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26: Finance Ministry report

The Hindu  

The government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a Finance Ministry document said. The Union government is committed to pursuing the glide path of fiscal consolidation as announced in the Budget for FY 2021-22 and to attain a level of …

Govt committed to improve quality spending, cut fiscal deficit to 4.5 pc in FY26: Finmin report
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Govt committed to improve quality spending, cut fiscal deficit to 4.5 pc in FY26: Finmin report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 25 The government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said. The Union government is committed to pursuing the glide path of fiscal consolidation as announced in the Budget for FY 2021-22 …

Net direct tax collections rise 16.5%
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Net direct tax collections rise 16.5%

The Hindu  

With a little over three months left in 2024-25, India’s net direct tax collections were up 16.5%, crossing ₹15.82 lakh crore by December 17, with non-corporate taxes leading the growth. Data shared by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Wednesday showed that gross tax receipts had grown 20.3% so far this year to cross ₹19.21 lakh crore, with corporate …

Net direct tax receipts grows 16.45% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till mid-December
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Net direct tax receipts grows 16.45% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till mid-December

Live Mint  

The Centre’s direct tax collection from corporations and individuals after adjusting for tax refunds has reached ₹15.8 trillion so far this year, jumping 16.45% over the previous year and outpacing the budget estimate. While non-corporate tax collection from individuals and other entities like partnerships and local authorities, after adjusting for refunds, recorded a 22% jump so far this year to …

UP collects ₹1.35 lakh crore tax revenue in 8 months
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UP collects ₹1.35 lakh crore tax revenue in 8 months

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] For representation only Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday claimed it has collected a tax revenue of ₹135058.47 crore in the first eight months of 2024-2025. It collected ₹7579.74 crore from transport, ₹2226.81 crore from energy and ₹279.54 crore from land revenue “Our revenue collections are going up and the state’s financial situation is witnessing marked improvement consistently. The state …

India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex
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India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex

Live Mint  

India’s fiscal deficit for the April-October period stood at ₹7.51 trillion, 46.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Friday. During the April-October period, while non-tax revenue stood at ₹3.99 trillion or 73.2% of the annual budget estimates, total revenue receipts stood at ₹17.23 trillion, or 53.7% of the estimates …

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Live Mint  

Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Particularly praiseworthy is the government’s proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 within the context of reviewing the entire direct and indirect taxation regime. On the indirect taxation side, the 2024-25 budget …

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Monday said that it would exceed the Rs 22 lakh crore direct tax collection target set for the current fiscal year. As per the latest data released by the tax department between April 1 and November 10, net direct tax collection has grown 15.41 per cent to Rs 12.11 lakh crore, including net corporate tax …

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government recently claimed that Income tax burden on the common man has come down in the last 10 years, thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government’s various measures. It claimed that taxpayers in the Rs 2.5-7 lakh tax bracket who paid on an average Rs 25,000 in FY14 are now paying zero tax. Fast forward to FY 2024-25, …

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less
1 month, 3 weeks ago

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less

Firstpost  

Income tax liability on salaried individuals earning less than Rs 20 lakh a year, broadly described as middle class, has fell sharply during the 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Also, the income tax liability of those earning more than Rs 50 lakh has increased 3.2 times or 282 per cent, from Rs 2.52 lakh crore in 2014, …

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes

Op India  

Over the course of last ten years, the number of income tax filers has increased by an astounding 120%, as per media reports. The data from income tax return filings shows that the number of people with yearly incomes over Rs 50 lakh surged five-fold from 1.85 lakh in 2013–14, to over 9.39 lakh in 2023–24. Furthermore, from Rs 2.52 …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate

Live Mint  

Data from the Income Tax Department reveals a shift in India’s tax landscape over the past decade, with the share of tax collected from individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh dropping from over 10% to 6.22%. Tax collection from this group has tripled, rising from ₹2.52 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.62 lakh crore in 2024, data showed. “Tax liability …

Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025-26 is set to usher in a new era of tax simplification in India, with the Finance Ministry working on comprehensive reforms to streamline the income tax system. The proposed reforms focus on three key areas: simplifying tax structures, expanding the tax base, and balancing revenue generation with taxpayer relief. SIMPLER TAX FILING Building on the success …

India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too

Firstpost  

With individual wealth creation through investments aligning with strengthened government revenues, India appears resilient in the face of global uncertainties Investments in mutual funds,a s well as tax collection in India have gone up. New records for SIPs In October 2024, investments through monthly systematic investment plans into mutual funds surpassed Rs 25,000 crore for the first time and reached …

Centre’s net direct-tax revenue grows 15.4% to ₹12.1 trillion in April-Nov
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Centre’s net direct-tax revenue grows 15.4% to ₹12.1 trillion in April-Nov

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The union government’s direct-tax collection has grown by 15.41%, after tax refunds, to ₹12.1 trillion so far this financial year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Monday. Securities transaction tax contributed ₹35,923 crore so far this financial year, 90% more than the ₹18,909 crore collected in the same period a year ago, CBDT data showed. So …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : One of the big stories of the Indian economy has been the sharp increase in personal income tax collections. As the government’s revenue from personal income tax rises, it will likely face greater scrutiny and higher taxpayer expectations regarding the tax system's efficiency, transparency, stability, and fairness. The old tax regime evolved over several decades, allowing individuals …

Income Tax Filers Exceed 2.3 Lakh, with High Majority Being Businesspersons and Professionals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Income Tax Filers Exceed 2.3 Lakh, with High Majority Being Businesspersons and Professionals

Hindustan Times  

Number of taxpayers with over ₹1 crore of taxable income rose significantly in the assessment year 2023-24. The number of taxpayers with more than ₹1 crore of taxable income increased by more than five times, reaching nearly 2.3 lakh. This surge in income earners is attributed to the rise in the number of salaried individuals earning over ₹1 crore, with …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years

New Indian Express  

The number of income taxpayers has doubled in the past 10 years, with direct tax collection tripling during the same period. Tax buoyancy has shown a sharp improvement, indicating that the growth in tax collection was more than double the nominal GDP growth rate. This is a positive sign for the Indian economy, as it suggests that the country is …

Net direct tax collection rises 22% so far this fiscal
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Net direct tax collection rises 22% so far this fiscal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The central government’s direct tax collection has risen 22.48% so far this fiscal. Personal tax collection jumped 30% year-on-year to ₹4.47 trillion, while corporate taxes have risen 6% to ₹2.22 trillion. For FY25, the government targets a corporate tax mop-up of ₹10.2 trillion and personal income tax collection of ₹11.87 trillion. The total direct tax collection before adjusting …

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in the parliament on July 23, proposing new changes in the income tax slabs of the new tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman pictured at the Lok Sabha on July 23, with the Union Budget What are the latest income tax slabs in the new tax regime? Up to ₹3 lakh: NIL ₹3-7 …

Union Budget 2024: How Much Tax Will The Common Man Save Under The New Tax Slabs?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: How Much Tax Will The Common Man Save Under The New Tax Slabs?

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled revised tax slabs for the new tax regime as part of Budget 2024. Tax Percentage Revised New Tax Regime New Tax Regime Nil 0-3 Lakh 0-3 Lakh 5 per cent 3-7 Lakh 3-6 Lakh 10 per cent 7-10 Lakh 6-9 Lakh 15 per cent 10-12 Lakh 9-12 Lakh 20 per cent 12-15 Lakh …

Budget 2024: These 4 TDS changes announced by Nirmala Sitharaman will impact you
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These 4 TDS changes announced by Nirmala Sitharaman will impact you

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced changes in the Tax Deducted at Source framework which will impact salaried individuals. The tweaks will impact disposable income and streamline tax processes, the Finance minister announced, adding, "A beginning is being made in the Finance Bill by simplifying the tax regime for charities, TDS rate structure, provisions for reassessment and search provisions and capital …

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key changes to the New Income Tax regime, tweaking tax slabs and increasing the standard deduction. Read Full Budget 2024 Coverage The Finance Minister highlighted that over two-thirds of tax filers chose the new personal income tax regime in the last fiscal year. New Tax Regime after revision The revised tax slabs under the New …

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained

Hindustan Times  

The message from Budget 2024 was loud and clear: say goodbye to the old income tax regime. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed three key changes in the new tax regime, while the old one was left untouched. If your deductions and exemptions exceed the break-even amount, go for the old tax regime, otherwise the new tax regime will be …

Mixed reactions to revised Income Tax rates, deductions in Andhra
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mixed reactions to revised Income Tax rates, deductions in Andhra

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman’s announcements on Income Tax have evoked mixed feelings among the public. Under the new regime of the personal Income Tax rates, she announced that standard deduction for salaried employees has been hiked to Rs 75,000 from Rs 50,000. Explaining the significance of the changes to the standard deduction, Murthy Naidu, a financial analyst, said a …

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed the much-awaited change in the income tax slabs as she tabled the first Union Budget of the new Narendra Modi government. "Under the new tax regime, tax rate structure to be revised as follows - ₹0- ₹3 lakh -Nil; ₹3-7 lakh -5%; ₹7-10 lakh-10%; ₹10-12 lakh-15%; ₹12-15 lakh- 20% and above ₹15 lakh-30%," …

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained

Hindustan Times  

Salaried income taxpayers shifting to the new tax regime stand to save up to ₹17,500 in income tax, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in presenting the Union budget 2024. The finance minister announced increased standard deduction for those opting to file their tax returns under the new regime and also widened the tax slabs to give relief. Increase in the …

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?

The Hindu  

On July 23, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full budget of the 3rd term of the NDA government. For deepening tax base the Finance Minister has proposed to increase Securities Transaction Tax on Futures and Options contracts to 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. As per the budget proposals now unlisted bonds and debentures, debt mutual funds and market-linked …

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked

The Hindu  

Altering the structure for taxation of income under the new regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday revised the tax slabs whilst retaining the erstwhile corresponding tax rates other than increasing the standard deductions. The two measures combined, she stated, would provide relief to “about four crore salaried individuals and pensioners.” More under new regime According to Deepashree Shetty, Partner …

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?

Firstpost  

The government has introduced a simplified tax regime for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at streamlining the tax structure to make it more taxpayer friendly. As we move to higher income levels, for the range of Rs 1,500,000 to Rs 5,000,000, the tax rate is set at 30 per cent with an effective tax rate of 31.20 per cent. For …

Budget 2024 Capital Gains taxation: Corporate tax for foreign companies slashed to 35%, charities, cruise operations taxation revised
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 Capital Gains taxation: Corporate tax for foreign companies slashed to 35%, charities, cruise operations taxation revised

The Hindu  

Simplifying the tax regime for corporate industries, Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, proposed new tax structures for charities, foreign shipping companies, rationalisation of capital gains in her 2024 Budget speech. Ms. Sitharaman’s speech lasted just shy of ninety minutes “58% of corporate tax came from the simplified tax regime in 2022-23 and more than 2/3rd of taxpayers have used …

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that new tax regime slabs will be changed and standard tax deduction increased from 50,000 to 75,000. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet More news on Union Budget 2024-25 Budget: Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹ 10 lakh A panel of experts from Indian …

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed a new tax structure under the new regime. Budget 2024: Mobile phones, chargers to get cheaper; Nirmala Sitharaman proposes cut in customs duty The new tax slabs under the new income tax regime will be effective from April 1, 2024.. Proposed Tax Structure: Income up to ₹ 3,00,000: Nil 3,00,000: Nil ₹ …

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details

Op India  

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Annual Financial Statement before the Lok Sabha. The Finance Minister has given relief to taxpayers who choose to opt for the New Tax regime as the tax slabs have been revised and the Standard deduction limit has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Personal Income Tax: The Union Finance Minister …

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her seventh Budget speech on July 23 revised the tax slabs under the new regime. Whilst the rate of taxation remains unchanged, the size of each of the slabs, excluding the initial zero to ₹3 lakh, remains unchanged. Budget 2024-25: Taxes Earlier, the Finance Minister further placed increasing the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a major relief for the subscribers of the new income tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government has increased the income tax standard deduction for those who opted for the new regime. "For those opting for the new tax regime, the standard deduction for salaried employees to be increased from ₹ 50,000 to …

FM Says Salaried Employees Under New Tax Regime To Save Rs 17,500 Annually, Here's How
5 months, 2 weeks ago

FM Says Salaried Employees Under New Tax Regime To Save Rs 17,500 Annually, Here's How

News 18  

Budget 2024: Salaried employees under new tax regime to save up to Rs 17,500 annually in taxes due to changes proposed in Budget FY25, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. The new tax slabs under the new income tax regime will be effective from April 1, 2024.. FM proposed the following changes in the new tax regime; – Standard …

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